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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Research Analyst - Test & Evaluation - Military/Government Experience - **Company:** Institute for Defense Analyses - **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $113,353.0 - $277,494.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, SAP (Applications), Production Code - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18142388?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18142388%2FResearch-Analyst-Test-Evaluation-Military-Government-Experience-Virginia-Alexandria ## About the Role * Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of DoW operations, acquisition lifecycle or test and evaluation. * Education: Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry, Mathematics, with at least 3 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience. * Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in military systems analysis. * Communication: Excellent technical communication skills with the ability to work in small, high-performing research teams. * Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. * Successful completion of a criminal background check is required. * Travel: Domestic or international travel may be required. Preferred Qualifications- The following experience is not required but will significantly strengthen an application: * Military Experience: Prior military background or experience working directly with military operators and operational commands. * Experience areas: Space systems, long-range fires, or missile defense. * Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance; prior experience with Special Access Programs (SAP). * Strategic Analysis: Experience designing studies that evaluate capabilities in the context of operational concepts and requirements in order to influence acquisition decisions. * Software Proficiency: Proficiency in writing production-quality code in MATLAB, C++, or Python. ## Description The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is seeking an experienced Research Analyst to join the Science, Systems, and Sustainment Division (S3D). This role is designed for a technical expert capable of conducting rigorous analyses of complex military systems to inform Department of War (DoW) acquisition and operational decisions. The role will plan, analyze, and report on the assessments of systems that support one or more critical application areas such as: multi-domain collaborative autonomy, contested logistics, counter-unmanned aerial systems, countering adversary targeting (C-C5ISRT), long-range fires, space systems, command and control systems, homeland defense and low-cost munitions. You will participate in and eventually lead studies that evaluate system capabilities, assess performance in contested environments, and provide defensible technical recommendations to senior decision-makers. Responsibilities * Design and execute Test and Evaluation (T&E) frameworks to assess systems performance * Conduct technical analyses of systems' effectiveness, suitability, survivability * Utilize data analytics and visualization to translate complex technical datasets into actionable insights. * Produce high-impact reports and briefings for technical and non-technical audiences, including senior DoW leadership., + A 30 min - 60 min screening call with researchers; and + Full day interview with various researchers and staff; includes giving a presentation on a research project. 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